Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

As a construction business owner, you operate in a multi-faceted changing environment doing the impossible with limited time, money, and resources on every project, and soon as one is finished, another one is waiting for you. You are highly skilled, intelligent, and adaptable. You press a few keys on your keyboard thinking you are going to get the results you want, accurate bank balances, a report showing who owes you money and whom you owe money to, a Profit and Loss Report and Balance Sheet Re

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

SkyMul has announced its third prototype of SkyTy, the world’s first automated rebar tying aerial robot. According to a report in Suas News, the SkyTy system consists of a ground unit, a SkyTy mapper drone, and numerous worker drones.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Anonymous Hall, a $28 million-dollar, 32,995-sf faculty and graduate center named for alumni and friends who have quietly supported the college over two centuries, has completed on Dartmouth College’s campus. The project reuses and adds to a vacant 1960s library in the heart of the siloed north campus quad to create a new administrative and social center for the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

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Civiconcepts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

While someone builds a new house or repair or make modifications to an existing one, picking the right type of roof can be one challenging task – And this task cannot be taken too lightly. Lean to Roof is one of the first choice types of roof. The roof serves the most basic but very… Read More » What is Lean to Roof? How to Build Lean to Roof Structure.

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The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Autodesk announced Tandem, its digital twin coordination tool, at Autodesk University last year. That tool entered public beta this month, allowing anyone to start building out digital twins of their projects.

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Construction Junkie

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

image courtesy of OnTraccr Technologies Inc. The following article is sponsored by OnTraccr.Technologies Inc. There’s no doubt that the construction industry has seen a large influx of new software hitting the market over the past few years. Many of those programs, however, mainly appeal to large contractors with an infrastructure built to support the addition of a cumbersome system, while most small to medium sized companies are left behind.

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Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

American Trailer World Corp. will create 249 jobs with a new production facility in Batavia Township in Southern Ohio. - Read: Trailer Manufacturer Investing $18M In Ohio Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Civiconcepts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Silica fume is a form of silicon dioxide in amorphous or non-crystalline form. Silica fume is produced as a by-product in carbothermic reactions of silicon and ferrosilicon alloys. It is greatly used as a pozzolanic admixture nowadays in the construction industry to enhance the properties of cement concrete-like strength, durability, resistance to corrosion, sea attack,… Read More » What is Silica Fume and Applications of Silica Fume.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The U.S. General Services Administration recently unveiled the design for a new federal courthouse in Huntsville, Ala. The three-story Fentress Architects-designed courthouse will include five courtrooms and six judges’ chambers, as well as workspace for the U.S Marshals Services, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and the U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services. . .

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As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Donaldson year-over-year sales increased 2.6 percent in the second quarter to $679.1 million from $662.0 million in 2020. Net earnings were down 12.7 percent to $56.2 million, compared to the $64.4 million reported in the second quarter of 2020.

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Natural Building

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

This high-spec tiny house is designed to be totally off-the-grid and is packed full of brilliant design features. Built by owner Mark, this handcrafted home has been incredibly well designed and constructed using top quality materials. Mark was inspired to build a tiny house after being introduced to the concept by his daughter. Looking for a simpler way of life with a smaller footprint after retiring from a high stress career, Mark has build a simple, yet beautiful home for himself, where all h

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Epiroc has announced a new strategy to support the underground mining market in North America. The company has consolidated resources and application experience to approach the U.S. and Canadian segments as one North American market.

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Contractor Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

With advantages such as faster schedules, increased quality and less impact on the construction site and surrounding area, what’s not to like?

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Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?

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Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Business-to-business and business-to-consumer call center services company Communication Solutions will locate its sixth location, create 250 jobs, in Miami, OK. - Read: Communication Solutions, LLC Expanding In Oklahoma at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Is the Pandemic Entirely to Blame for Record-Low Housing Inventory? cbroderick. Fri, 02/26/2021 - 09:26. Although it has appeared that the suburban shift resulted directly from the pandemic, data shows this shift has been ongoing for several years, only accelerated by the pandemic. The same can be said for record-low housing inventory. Since the Great Recession and resulting housing bust, builders have constructed fewer homes, especially in relation to the increasing population.

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Contractor Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Bob Mader, former Editorial Director for CONTRACTOR Magazine, just recently, unexpectedly, passed away.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

New-Home Sales Outpace Existing Home Sales in January. cbroderick. Fri, 02/26/2021 - 09:29. As existing home sales inched forward in January by 0.6%, new-home sales grew at a stronger rate of 4.3%, according to data from the Census Bureau and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The National Association of Home Builders says the gap between sales and construction starts hit a historic margin at the end of the summer, necessitating a slowdown of sales at the end of 2020.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Work could start next month on section near Big Sur.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The Best and Worst States For Retirement. cbroderick. Fri, 02/26/2021 - 09:38. Some of the largest considerations for retirees to evaluate when deciding where to retire include affordability, safety, and activities. Retirement typically coincides with the age Americans can begin to receive Social Security or pension benefits, but Social Security benefits only replace roughly 39% of the average worker’s earnings.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Foreign currency and investigation costs are cited in Q4 losses.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Brook Restoration Optimizes Company-wide Operations With Digital Asset Management. Learn how in this case study. Greg Ragsdale. Fri, 02/26/2021 - 14:11. With a large footprint across Ontario, Canada, leadership at Brook Restoration needed a solution to ensure team members have the assets and equipment required to make projects better, more efficient, economical and safe.

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Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Foreign currency and investigation costs are cited in Q4 losses.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

First 3D Printed Home Available to the Public Will Soon Come to Market. cbroderick. Fri, 02/26/2021 - 09:24. New York builder Kirk Andersen says the demand for his soon-to-come 3D printed single-family home is off the charts. The excitement comes from Andersen’s 900-square-foot model home, which offers a preview of the $299,000 1,500-square-foot three-bed, two-bathroom home.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

KWK Architects is currently leading a project to repurpose nearly eight acres of industrial space into new office space for the Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM). The original site included two single-story structures and a warehouse building totaling 183,900 sf. An existing 100,000-sf warehouse and associated infrastructure on the site were demolished to allow for the redesign.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Build-to-Rent Poised for Success in 2021. cbroderick. Fri, 02/26/2021 - 09:33. The relatively new sector of build-to-rent housing is well-positioned for great success this year due to renter and homeowners’ changing needs amid the pandemic and the sector’s broad appeal. These communities of detached single-family rental homes offer professionally managed, high-quality homes with common amenities, but without the HOA costs.

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